Honda BF115A, BF130A Outboard Motors Shop Manual., Page 255Get this manual
HONDA BF115A-130A
SHOFT ROD A
INSTALLATION:
1) Set the remote control lever in the "N" (Neutral) position[CUTOUT OF SPLINE
1 SHIFT ROD
2) Check that shift rod of the gear case is at the "N" (Neutral) positionTo check: Check whether the cutout of the shift rod spline faces in the direction shown(It indicates that the shift rod is at the "N" (Neutral) position
131 CRUISING DIRECTION
3) If the cutout of the spline is not in the directin shown, protect the spline with shop towel or equivalent material and turn the shift rod right and left with wrench until the cutout faces toward the specified direction